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Citi Philippines joined colleagues around the world in contributing to the welfare of the community by returning to in-person volunteering opportunities throughout the month of June, in recognition of Citi’s 18th annual Global Community Day (GCD). Wit...

Fintech leader Salmon chooses Oradian as its technology partner

September 8, 2023

Salmon, one of the Philippines’ leading fintech innovators, has selected Oradian as its technology partner, and adopted its advanced core system to drive its growth strategy.

Veterans Bank unveils War of Our Fathers Exhibit in Baguio to commemorate Victory Day

September 8, 2023

BAGUIO CITY – This year’s Victory Day celebration was made more meaningful as Philippine Veterans Bank unveiled its traveling World War II exhibit entitled “War of Our Fathers: A Brotherhood of Heroes” at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center in B...

Araw Hospitality Group sets benchmark for PHL hospitality as it Inks MOA with National Commission on Indigenous Peoples

September 8, 2023

Araw Hospitality Group, the umbrella organization behind exciting concepts like Lihim Resorts in El Nido, Palawan, UNWND Boutique Hotel Chain, One Hagdan Villas, Kommons by Kamino in Boracay and more, announced a landmark partnership with the National...

Meralco’s first-ever Giga Summit to bring in global experts on nuclear power

September 8, 2023

Meralco Power Academy is hosting the first-ever Giga Summit on Sustainable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Future Grid. Scheduled to take place from September 11 to 13 at The Fifth at Rockwell in Makati City, the 3-day event aims to foster knowledge ex...

An ally from ‘Down Under’

September 8, 2023

Rex Anthony Naval

PHL, Australia begin a new chapter in decades-long alliance amid evolving geopolitical developments

Pets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add up

September 8, 2023

Adriana Morga | The Associated Press

Thinking of getting a pet? 🐶🐱 Make sure you're prepared for the financial aspects of pet ownership. From initial expenses to unexpected vet bills, it's crucial to budget wisely. Learn how to manage pet costs and explore cost-saving tips in this informa...

Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia

September 8, 2023

Terry Tang | The Associated Press

PHOENIX—Andrea Nissen is trying to prepare her 65-year-old husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, for a solo flight from Arizona to Oklahoma to visit family. She worries about travelers and airport officials misinterpreting his forgetfulness or habit o...

More than 5K indigent elderly receive pension from Albay LGU

September 8, 2023

Connie Calipay | PNA

LEGAZPI CITY—More than 5,000 indigent senior citizens from six towns and one city in Albay province have received their pension from the provincial government covering April to June this year.

Philippine stocks rise on improved jobs data

September 8, 2023

Jenniffer B. Austria

Local stocks returned to positive territory Friday after the government reported improved employment data. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index climbed 39.87 points, or 0.64 percent, to close at 6,222.94, while the broader all-shares index rose 13.24 points to settle at 3,360.23. Philstocks Financial Inc. research engagement officer Claire Alviar said investors welcomed reports that […]
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Middleweight contender Sean Strickland might be able to beat Israel Adesanya at UFC 293

September 8, 2023

Karl R. De Mesa / Special to BusinessMirror

UFC 293 is heading Down Under. The pay-per-view will be held at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and the huge main event features reigning champ Israel “The Last Sylebender” Adesanya versus surging contender Sean “Tarzan” Strickland competing for the 185-po...

Ben Shelton joins past champs Djokovic, Alcaraz and Medvedev in US Open men’s semifinals

September 8, 2023

NEW YORK—When it comes to Ben Shelton and the rest of the men who will be participating in the US Open semifinals on Friday, it’s quite obvious that one of these is not like the others.

Coco Gauff tops Karolina Muchova to reach US Open final—match delayed by protest

September 8, 2023

NEW YORK—Coco Gauff never wavered. Not when a big lead in the first set evaporated. Not when match point after match point went by the wayside. And not, most distracting of all, when her US Open semifinal against Karolina Muchova w...

Climate protester glues feet to floor, interrupting US Open semifinal between Gauff and Muchova

September 8, 2023

NEW YORK—The US Open semifinal between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was delayed by 50 minutes because of a disruption by four environmental activists in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands on Thursday night.

Molano wins sprint for 12th stage of Spanish Vuelta, Kuss keeps lead ahead of Tourmalet

September 8, 2023

ZARAGOZA, Spain—Colombian Juan Sebastián Molano sprinted to win the 12th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday, and American rival Sepp Kuss kept hold of the overall lead for the fifth straight day.

Latvia tops Italy, Lithuania tops Slovenia in Basketball World Cup consolation playoffs

September 8, 2023

LATVIA will play Lithuania for fifth place at the Basketball World Cup and Slovenia and Italy couldn’t recover one day after seeing their hopes of making the tournament semifinals fall short.

Boston Marathon purse to break $1 million with boost in para athlete divisions

September 8, 2023

BOSTON—The Boston Marathon will add two more para athlete divisions and boost prize money that will put the total Patriots’ Day purse above $1 million for the first time, organizers said Thursday.

Saudi transfer window closes after $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars

September 8, 2023

MANCHESTER, England—After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the oil-rich kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global soccer.

Spanish player Jenni Hermoso returns to Mexico and rejoins club team

September 8, 2023

MEXICO City—Jenni Hermoso returned to Mexico on Thursday to resume playing with her club team, which pledged to help her find “normality” after the Spaniard was kissed without consent by the president of the Spanish soccer federation after the Women’s...

Spain’s women’s players maintain plan to strike after salary talks break down before season opener

September 8, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain—The players for Spain’s women’s league maintain they’ll go on strike rather than start the new season after salary negotiations with the league broke down on Thursday.

Accelerate HPV vaccination to save more lives – Solon

September 8, 2023

BusinessMirror

During a recent House Committee on Appropriations hearing to discuss the proposed Department of Health (DOH) budget for 2024, Hon. Angelica Natasha Co of the BHW Partylist and Vice Chairperson of the House Committee on Health expressed that there is a...

Underemployment, at 15.9%, still hounds PHL labor force scenario

September 8, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

OVER a million Filipinos looked for additional sources of income while nearly two million dropped out of the labor force to focus on family duties in July 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

A timeless celebration at Vista Malls and Starmalls

September 8, 2023

Capture precious moments with your dear lolos and lolas while celebrating Grandparents Day on Sept. 10 at Vista Malls and Starmalls.

Fossil launches ‘Made for This’ campaign, ushering in a new era

September 7, 2023

FOSSIL® is excited to announce the launch of their latest campaign, Made For This. Alongside the campaign unveil, the brand reveals a complete overhaul of their creative expression across all touchpoints, inclusive of a modernized brand image and prem...

Ayala Land Premier tops off Arbor Lanes

September 7, 2023

Another address of distinction has been created with the structural completion of the final two towers of Arbor Lanes, the pioneering luxury condominium enclave of Ayala Land Premier (ALP) in the 74-hectare, mixed-use master planned Arca South estate ...

Acesite (Philippines) Hotel Corporation issues Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

September 7, 2023

Bong Go pushes for better livelihood opportunities for economic recovery and growth; assists disadvantaged workers in Pasay City

September 7, 2023

BusinessMirror

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, in partnership with Councilor Julie Gonzales, assisted a total of 44 indigents at the Barangay Malibay Plaza during his team’s relief effort in Pasay City on Monday, September 4.

APAC WCC report: Urgent investment and joint action needed to meet WHO goal of reducing burden of breast and cervical cancers in PHL

September 7, 2023

Reducing the burden of breast & cervical cancers in emerging economies in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region like the Philippines is achievable with strategic, targeted, and sustainable intervention and action, according to a report released&#160...

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. issues Notice of Extension

September 7, 2023

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Marcos, Harris eye bigger SCS drills with other states

September 7, 2023

Malou Talosig-Bartolome

PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. and US Vice President Kamala Harris explored a possible expansion of their joint bilateral exercises with other countries in the South China Sea.

GIR settles at $99.8B as of end-Aug–BSP

September 7, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

PAYMENTS made by the national government on its foreign currency debts and lower gold prices pushed the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) to below $100 billion in August 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

‘Slowbalization’ to persist, says UK-based think tank

September 7, 2023

Andrea E. San Juan

UK-BASED think tank Oxford Economics said the recent weakness in goods trade has been concentrated in Asia and Europe, noting that the trend of ‘slowbalization,’ which was visible since the global financial crisis, will persist.

PBBM looks to Asean allies for rice imports

September 7, 2023

Samuel P. Medenilla

DESPITE the country’s recently reported sufficient rice supplies, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is now eyeing more imports of the food staple from Vietnam and Cambodia to ensure the country’s long-term food security.

Factory output rises on pre-holiday preparations

September 7, 2023

Cai U. Ordinario

ANNUAL preparations for the holidays allowed the country’s manufacturing output to increase in July 2023, according to the latest Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (Missi) results released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

PBBM vows to deepen Asean cooperation amid geopolitical tension, climate change

September 7, 2023

Samuel P. Medenilla

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday pushed for regional order and cooperation amid intensified geopolitical tensions and accelerating climate change during the 18th East Asia Summit in Indonesia.

PHL fails to score on local tours for FIBA tournament

September 7, 2023

Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo

THE Philippines not only missed a direct ticket to the Paris Olympics in 2024. It also missed out on showcasing popular tourism destinations in the country to the international basketball teams participating in the ongoing FIBA World Cup.

Survey shows ‘boomerang employees’ may be solution to skills shortage in workplace

September 7, 2023